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MSI Raider 18 HX AI laptop in Core Black finish

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MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US 64GB gaming laptop

SKU CH-5WPM-XXBRR

An 18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU, RTX 5090 graphics with 24 GB GDDR7, 64 GB DDR5 memory and a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • 24-core Ultra 9-285HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy compute loads
  • RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate 4K gaming
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED at 120 Hz delivers sharp motion clarity
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory handles large multitasking workloads
  • 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and level loading

18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display

The 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel runs at 3840 x 2400 resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The high pixel density and Mini LED backlighting provide strong contrast and colour accuracy for creative work and gaming alike.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core processor

The 24-core processor (8P+16E) reaches a maximum turbo frequency of 5.5 GHz and includes 36 MB of L3 cache. DDR5-5600 memory operates in dual-channel mode up to the platform limit, while the PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD delivers fast boot and load times.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU to lower temperatures under heavy load. The Core Black chassis measures 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches and weighs 7.94 lbs, housing a full complement of LAN and WLAN connectivity.

How it compares

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Price $3,906.99
Pricier than about 87% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Higher than about 90% of the 5,361 comparable items (median 16 in).
Refresh frequency 120 Hz
Lower than about 90% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineRaider 18 HX AI
Model nameRaider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US
Part numberMS-RAIDER18HXA2841-HID7P
Product colorCore Black
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.5 GHz
L3 cache size36 MB
Memory
Memory size64 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 32 GB
Storage
Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
SSD storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution3840 × 2400
Refresh frequency120 Hz
Panel typeUHD+
Touch inputNo
Display18 in UHD+ 120 Hz
Display formatUHD+
Color gamut coverage100% DCI-P3
Screen featuresMini LED HDR
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Video RAM24 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU
Audio & video
Web cameraIR FHD w/shutter
Connectivity
NetworkingLAN and WLAN
LAN connectionGB LAN (Up to 2.5G)
Wi-FiKiller WiFi 7 BE1750
Bluetooth supportBT 5.4
Ports & slots
USB ports3x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 3 support2x Thunderbolt™ 5 w DP/PD3.1
HDMI ports1x HDMI™ v2.1
Audio jacks1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
Memory card readerFull size SD UHS-III
Power
Power adapter400 W
Battery pack4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions15.91 inx 12.09 inx 1.26 in
Product weight7.94 lb (3.6 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)

Questions about this item

Which memory capacity should I choose for this Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US?

This unit ships with 64 GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory in a 2 x 32 GB dual-channel configuration, installed by the builder.

What does the 5.5 GHz turbo frequency mean for actual workloads on the Ultra 9 285HX?

The 24-core processor can reach 5.5 GHz max turbo, giving high single-thread speed for gaming and bursty creative tasks while the 8P+16E core layout handles heavy multi-thread loads.

What does the PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface cap in practice for the 2 TB SSD?

The Gen4 x4 link supports sequential reads up to roughly 7 000 MB/s, so large game assets and project files load at the drive's rated speed.

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